Chrystia Freeland
Liberal · University—Rosedale, ON
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Biography
- Born
- 1968-08-02, Peace Riverencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- editing staff, editor, journalist, opinion journalist, politician, writerencyclopedia
Electoral history
University—Rosedale
Liberal · 45th Parliament2025-04-28 to 2026-01-08encyclopediaChrystia Freeland39,847Liz GradeRunner-up · Conservative14,624Difference 25,223 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is University--Rosedale.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
University—Rosedale
Liberal · 45th Parliament2025-04-28 to 2026-09-29officialChrystia Freeland39,847Liz GradeRunner-up · Conservative14,624Difference 25,223 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is University--Rosedale.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
University—Rosedale
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaChrystia Freeland22,451Nicole RobicheauRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party11,921Difference 10,530 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is University--Rosedale.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
University—Rosedale
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaChrystia Freeland29,652Melissa Jean-Baptiste VajdaRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party12,573Difference 17,079 votes. 7 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is University--Rosedale.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
University—Rosedale
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaChrystia Freeland27,849Jennifer HollettRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party15,988Difference 11,861 votes. 7 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is University--Rosedale.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Toronto Centre
Liberal · 41st Parliament2013-11-25 to 2015-10-18Votes were not matched on the official file we have.
encyclopedia
Education
- St Antony's CollegeMaster of Studies · Slavic studiesUntil 1993encyclopedia
- Harvard UniversityRussian literatureYears not recordedencyclopedia
- United World College of the AdriaticDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Harvard Universityhistory of RussiaYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Old Scona Academic High SchoolDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
4,721 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Thank you very much, Chair—Peter—and thank you to everyone who is here working so hard. I also really want to thank Arun Thangaraj, the deputy minister of transport, and Stephanie Hébert, assistant deputy minister of transport. Thank you for all your hard work and for being here…Debate · 2025-08-01
Where they stand
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A stored score on 8 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
repeatedly states commitment to defend and preserve supply management
Speaker, we are here to help our dairy farmers and the Canadian dairy industry as a whole, as well as to defend supply management. I would like to remind everyone that American dairy producers enjoy a five to one trade surplus with Canada, and that is what we are saying at the negotiating table.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
backs legislation and investments for net-zero emissions by 2050 and GHG reductions
This is landmark legislation. It sets Canada on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050. I am so proud of Canada for this legislation and I hope all members of the House will support it.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
calls for additional investment in Armed Forces and physical firepower
That is why we are making an immediate additional investment in our Armed Forces and propose a swift defence policy review to equip Canada for a world that has become more dangerous. This budget will help provide the fiscal and physical firepower we need to meet any threat that may confront us.Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
highlights building TMX and upcoming LNG projects with indigenous participation
One is that, when it comes to pipelines, it is important to be very clear that it was a Liberal government and not a Conservative government that got TMX built. That pipeline is up and running at a time when we really need it, when we need to have a way to get our oil to market that does not just go through the United States. That pipeline is going to deliver $1.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
details large investments, supports and tax measures to fund social programs
Total support so far includes $322 billion in direct measures to fight the virus and help people; and $85 billion in tax and duty deferrals. This is the largest economic relief package for our country since the Second World War.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
emphasizes NATO, rules-based order and multilateral leadership
That's why Canada today is one of the most ardent defenders in the world of liberal democracy and the rules-based international order. Earlier this spring I represented Canada at ministerial meetings of two of the most important multilateral institutions of which Canada is a member: NATO and the G7.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
commits to record high permanent residents and calls immigration essential
Our government is committed to bringing in 411,000 immigrants in 2022. It will be the highest number in Canadian history. To help support this effort and reduce processing time for permanent- and temporary-resident and Canadian citizenship applications, we are investing $85 million in our immigration system.Source of that line
Public safety
Prevention and restraint
The other end of this axis: Enforcement and sentencing
quotes police chief endorsing removal of assault-style rifles
Mark Saunders, the Toronto police chief, said on Friday, May 1, taking military assault-style rifles off the street contributes to public safety. He said, “I support any step that helps prevent the circulation of these weapons that endanger families and communities.Source of that line
6 topics with no stored score
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- HealthNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
- TradeNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.